My husband has been suffering from what his hematologist calls cold agglutin hemolytic anemia for at least 3 years (at first we thought it was repeated bouts of the flu). Does any one have any advice for slowing down recurrences? Any treatment options besides prednisone? Thanks -- Heather

Hi Heather, I also suffer from CAD. I have been treated with prednisone also but more recently with Rituximab which is given by infusion. This has successfully kept my haemoglobin at a better level and more stable. It doesn't work for eveyone but definitely worth a try. You have 1 infusion every week for 4 weeks. Other advice is to really keep warm - don't drink cold drinks or food straight from fridge. Let me know if you want to know more. Best wishes, Katherine